May. 18, 2007 - Audio Book Review -- The Railway Children
About the Book
The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit is a wonderful story set in England during war; in which 3 children become suddenly poor when their dear father is framed for selling secrets to the Russians and must move from their well established home in the city out into the country near a railway. They spend hours watching the trains, and making friends at the station. They commit several heroic acts because they put others above themselves; and in the end they are reunited with their father. A very touching book about family, kindness, bravery and courage. When we were finished, my daughter asked "Did she write anymore?" and when I said, "Yes, but not about The Railway Children," she replied -- "Oh, That doesn't matter --let's get them!"
Book Details
Publisher: Tantor Media
Running Time: 6 hours and 45 minutes
About the Reader
Renee Raudman reads well enough. I found her male voices to be surprisingly good. I thought her "mother" voice often sounded bored. After 3 chapters, we were all hooked though. Other readers are available at Audible as well; and you can hear a sample to choose.
The bottom line is; We try not to insist on parent-led learning or gravitate toward child-led learning. We try instead to focus on God-led learning and ask for His input and perspective on every aspect of our home school. That way, when others fuss about what Dan and I are doing and make me second guess our decisions -- I can go back to our decision process and find God's fingerprints, reminding me that this is His way.
